TRANENT & ELPHINSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN 2014 - 2019 CONTENTS

2 INTRODUCTION

3 OUR COMMUNITY NOW

5 LIKES

6 DISLIKES

7 OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

8 MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES

10 ACTION

14 MAKING IT HAPPEN 2 INTRODUCTION

USES. 0 HO 100 PS, M GROU RO CAL F LO ED TH N WI NS. R D IO TU L SAT E HE NI R E GA RE R R E E O S W W RT W MS S O IE T. R EW P V EN FO I P ER EV EY RV SU T S 300 SURV TE N RE COMMUNITY VIEWS IN ND I U The plan will ND , A ER T 20 GS A ES D FU STAKE EETIN S L Y HOLDER M NES HO T be our guide for USI KE NI B TA U what we E S M TH OM 12 D IN E C - as a community - 0 PEOPL ICIPATE TH E PART ED ARO END try to make happen UND 300 PEOPLE ATT over the next TRANENT & ELPHINSTONE 5 years. COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN This Community Action Plan summarises community views about: • Tranent & Elphinstone now • the vision for the future of Tranent & Elphinstone • the issues that matter most to the community • our priorities for projects and action.

THANKS TO TRANENT & ELPHINSTONE EVERYONE WHO COMMUNITY FUTURES STEERING GROUP TOOK PART The preparation of the Action Plan has been guided by a local steering – It’s a really good group which brings together representatives of the Tranent & Elphinstone Community Council, Recharge Youth Facility, the Fraser Centre Trust, the response and gives weight Moyra McNeil Fund, Muirpark Tenants & Residents Association, Elphinstone to the priorities identified community groups, and other interested local residents. in this community action plan

LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY We welcome The Action Plan has been informed by extensive community engagement carried continued out over a five month period from September 2013 to January 2014. involvement from the whole community The process involved: • a community views survey, which was delivered to a 1,000 house sample in taking forward across the Tranent & Elphinstone area; this Community • stakeholder interviews and meetings with different groups and individuals Action Plan representing all aspects of the community; • a youth survey carried out at Ross High School; • preparing a community profile detailing facts and figures about the community; • a Community Futures Event. 3 OUR COMMUNITY NOW We have summarised below some of the main facts and figures from the Community Profile - a report produced by the Steering Group to give a picture of Tranent & Elphinstone as it is now. LPHINSTONE COMMUNIT T & E Y PRO NEN FILE SUMMARY TRA LOCATION HOUSING One of the most ancient towns in East , There has been a huge growth in housing with the Tranent lies 10 miles east of and 7 miles new estates of Windygoul and Muirpark accounting from Haddington. The smaller village of Elphinstone for an increase from 3722 households in 2001 to lies two miles south-west of Tranent on the B6414. 4788 in 2011. Housing tenure has also changed over the period. 63% of housing in Tranent is now owner occupied POPULATION (compared to 56% in 2001), and 23% is rented The population of Tranent has grown extremely rap- from Council (compared to 33% in idly over the last few years. The current estimated 2001). In Elphinstone, 53% is owned and 31% population of Tranent, according to East Lothian rented from the Council with a further 13.7% being Council, is 12,582. In the 2011 Census the popu- rented from housing association. lation was 11,642, and 8,892 in the 2001 Census. The population of Elphinstone has not changed LOCAL ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT much over the same period, going from 514 in 2001 to 520 in 2011. Tranent was once an important mining town and In Tranent, 19% of the population is aged over 60 coal was first worked there in the 12th century. compared to 32% of the population in Elphinstone. Now many of the local population work in Edin- Conversely, 21% of the population in Tranent is burgh, or Haddington, where East Lothian aged under 16 compared with a Scottish average of Council is the major employer. The biggest local 17.3%. employers are the local supermarkets and care homes. Unemployment is slightly below the national aver- age, although statistics show that this varies greatly across the area with unemployment in some data- zones as high as 27%, and as low as 5% in others. Elphinstone, unlike Tranent, has a high percentage of retired people. Tranent High Street has also changed over the years. There are 14 take away food outlets, 9 hair- dressers/barbers, 3 pubs and 3 bookmakers. There are only 6 food shops, and another 19 non-food shops. The Co-operative is the main supermarket, and there is now planning permission for a new supermarket. Elphinstone has also lost a number of shops over the years and now has one village shop. 4

SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE We have three primary schools in Tranent – Polson Park has a football pitch, bowling green, Windygoul, Sandersons Wynd and St Martin’s – all clubhouse and tennis courts. There is a new play have nursery classes as well. Elphinstone also has a area for children in Polson Park and smaller play primary school. areas in housing estates. Tranent Playgroup has recently closed, due to lack The sports clubs in Tranent area are members of the of volunteers. It used to meet in the Town Hall Tranent & District Sports Club – members include every morning and we are trying to get it running Tranent Cricket club, Tranent Amateur Swimming again. There is a playgroup every morning and club, Ross High Rugby Club, Ross High Hockey Club mother & toddlers 2 days a week in Elphinstone. and Tranent & District Football Club. Sandersons Wynd Primary also has an “early years centre” for ages 2 – 3 and The Hub which provides HEALTH & CARE facilities and education for children with special needs from across East Lothian. Tranent Medical Practice provides GP services, Ross High School provides secondary education Practice Nurses, a variety of clinics and outreach for pupils from Tranent, Elphinstone, , services. There are 2 dentist practices, a drop in Pentcaitland, Macmerry and Saltoun. day care centre for elderly people and two private care homes. Elphinstone has no health services. COMMUNITY FACILITIES ENVIRONMENT There is no actual Community Centre in Tranent. The Town Hall run by is There are many paths and access into the available for community use, as is the community countryside, including access from Elphinstone wing at Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School. A new onto the Pentcaitland Railway Path which is part of library and small meeting room is housed in the the National cycling network. Wildlife to be seen George Johnstone Centre in Tranent. The Church includes hares, yellow hammers and buzzards and Hall on Church Street holds community events, and there are magnificent views of the Firth of Forth. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The Fraser Centre is owned by the Fraser Centre HERITAGE Trust, who are converting the old cinema back into community use. People born in Tranent are known as “belters”. One Recharge Youth Facility offers space and activities theory is the name comes from the time when for teenagers. there was a tannery in the town where leather belts Elphinstone has a Community Centre which is were made. The Tranent History Group has been in owned by East Lothian Council and Elphinstone existence since 1989 – they have a small but regular Miners Welfare Club. membership, collect material and have a small archive. Sites and buildings of historic interest include: SPORTS & RECREATION • Tranent Wagonway – first railway in , built The Loch Centre Sports Facility, run by Enjoy in 1722 Leisure, has a swimming pool, café, gym, sports • Tranent Tower- dating from the 16th century hall and a small soft play area. Meadowmill Sports • Statue of Jackie Crookston – commemorates the Centre has a golf practice facility and cricket pitch. Massacre of Tranent in 1797 Forester Park has synthetic sports pitches for hire • The Doo’cot – built in the late 16th century and a climbing wall in the pavilion. • Tranent Parish Church – built in the 1800’s • The Heugh – monks mined coal here in the 12th 5 OUR COMMUNITY NOW LIKES

COMMUNITY VIEWS SURVEY

Friends, family and community 39% Strategic location and connections 27% Community services, amenities and facilities 27% Environment and access 20% Nature of the community 15%

e s a W h a t p e o p l i d : 300 responses Community spirit, especially when things need doing – like the gala committee or were made by helping out neighbours local residents in I live in Elphinstone and when I moved here ten years our Community ago I was made to feel welcome Views Survey. Tranent pulls together when we have community things going on in the town Good community spirit, knowing neighbours and Here is what keeping an eye out for your property people said they There is a good community spirit with lots of volunteers running groups to cater for like about the “all ages and covering different areas community now… It is in the ideal location – hills to one side, sea to the other and in quick reach of an international city - so you can live life as quietly or as lively as you like It’s location, within easy reach of the city of Edinburgh and beautiful East Lothian coastline on the doorstep It is a handy town for Edinburgh with express buses for fast links for work and leisure I stay in Windygoul. It’s modern it’s friendly it’s not far from Edinburgh, but also in the countryside Lovely primary school Gym, swimming etc and library close at hand, as are medical and dental services School facilities and sport clubs The new library in Tranent is great. I like that Elphinstone has a community centre While people generally complain about number of Fast Food Shops there are shops to provide nearly everything else required Close to beautiful countryside and good network of paths The improvement in the grass areas with the beautiful flower planting especially near the doctors Plenty of options for cycling Nice town to live in Peace and quiet ” 6

DISLIKES

COMMUNITY VIEWS SURVEY

Poor quality of High Street 40% Anti social behaviour and community safety 25% Lack of and inadequate services 23% Too few social activities 17% Growth and development 11% ... and what they were not so keen on!

W h a t p e o p l e s a i d :

The High Street makes it one of the worst looking towns in the county The poor state of the High Street, not only in appearance but the lack of any decent shops Traffic congestion on Tranent Main Street Too many pubs and takeaways on the High Street and not a nice area to be after dark The lack of decent shops – it’s all pubs, bookies and fast food outlets Tranent is filthy, littered with dog mess, empty drink cans, mainly of the alcoholic variety, and just general litter I don’t feel safe walking through the high street in the evening due to the many “teenagers and vocal drunks It seems to get the raw end of the deal from the council as there are very few community facilities in comparison to , we don’t even have a community centre!!!! Lack of good flexible childcare makes it hard for both parents to work - after school clubs for local villages would be good Health centre needs more doctors to allow for increased population Difficult to get to Tranent (from Elphinstone) with existing bus service– cannot get to doctors and can now take 4 hours to get to an appointment and back There needs to be more community based activities/ events other than firework display and gala week, e.g. markets and concerts For weekend activities and events we spend most of our time out of Tranent Town is full of children but there are few amenities for them There is not enough for the children, teenage kids and elderly to do. There doesn’t seem to be any groups either for them to attend Lots of new estates and no grass areas or parks for children to play There is not enough nature, there are no wooded areas where you can walk your dog or take a quiet walk through its all pavements and roads, it’s very uneasy and artificial! The encroachment of housing from Tranent” to Elphinstone 7 TRANENT & ELPHINSTONE OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

This statement has been prepared to summarise the main aspirations for the future as expressed by local people and organisations.

Tranent will have an attractive and busy town centre with improved shopping and social facilities and a sense of history and place - People will want to use the High Street - it will be a welcoming meeting place and a pleasant shopping experience for locals and visitors. The history and identity of Tranent and Elphinstone will be celebrated - with displays, signage and events.

Tranent and Elphinstone will be green, clean, active and healthy - There will be better traffic management in the town, improved roads and pavements to make it safer and well signposted paths and cycle routes into the country and between towns and villages. Getting between Elphinstone and Tranent will be easier and safer – either on foot or by bus.

Facilities and services will have developed and be equipped to keep pace with the population growth – Community, sports and youth facilities, schools, child care, elderly care & health facilities will provide the places and services we need to create a safe and vibrant community that cares for everyone who lives here.

There will be a strong sense of community, integration and pride – There will be lots of activities for all ages, and events to bring the community together. People will be proud to say they live in Tranent & Elphinstone. 8 MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES

These are the main strategies and priorities the community will work towards achieving in partnership with public agencies and other supporters

THEME 1: LOCAL THEME 3: COMMUNITY / YOUTH ECONOMY & HERITAGE FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES The town centre of Tranent is the issue that gives Although there are some local facilities that can most concern to people - a limited range of shops, be used by the community for events, classes and dominance of fast food takeaways, the run-down meetings, Tranent is the only main town in East appearance and the lack of places to meet or eat all Lothian that does not have a community centre and contribute, as well as concerns over traffic manage- there is a strong desire for a community hub as a ment. These issues have already been highlighted focus for social and recreational activity. The Fraser in a Planning for Real exercise undertaken in 2011, Centre Trust is working hard to renovate the old cin- and an audit of the High Street undertaken in 2013, ema as a community arts and entertainment venue, but so far there has been little improvement. As well with full support from the community. Recharge as physical improvements, Tranent needs more in Youth Facility is well used and highly regarded, but the way of events to encourage people to use the needs to have a more secure future. town centre and we can promote our heritage to Unlike Tranent, Elphinstone does have a community regenerate interest and community pride. centre, and the Miner’s Welfare Club, but both could be used more – particularly with activities for chil- Main priorities: dren and elderly people. • Revitalise the High Street • Improve traffic management & road safety Main priorities • Community events • Develop the Fraser Centre • Develop & display heritage information • More activities for young people • A community centre/community hub for Tranent • Community activities and facilities in Elphinstone THEME 2: SPORTS & RECREATION Sports and play facilities are very important, particu- larly for children and young people. The new play area at Polson Park is much appreciated, although with the large increase in population there is still a need for more indoor and outdoor play opportunities in local areas. Teenagers themselves are very keen to develop a skateboard/bike facility, supported by youth leaders, police and community wardens.

Main priorities: • Play areas – indoor and outdoor • Skateboard/bike park • Improve facilities at Polson Park • Better access to sports centres & schools 9 MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES

THEME 4: THEME 5: ENVIRONMENT & ACCESS PUBLIC SERVICES

With the development of thousands of new houses, The bus service between Tranent and Elphinstone Tranent is in danger of becoming a concrete jungle, has been greatly reduced in recent years. There with the only sight of grass being football pitches! is now only a 2 hourly service and no buses on a People get in their cars to take children to experi- Sunday. There is no dedicated school bus for chil- ence the countryside elsewhere so a priority is to dren in Elphinstone who attend Ross High in Tranent develop areas closer to home which encourage wild- – they have to get the normal bus service which life and responsible recreation, and improve access doesn’t always come and does not wait for children to the countryside. – giving them a 2 hour wait for the next bus home. The walking route between Tranent and Elphinstone The Police Station in Tranent has been kept open, is a real concern – the pavement is narrow, there for the time-being, and statistics show that crime is are no lights and the speed limit is 60mph – and decreasing. However, there is a concern that anti with the bus service being so limited, people feel social behaviour is still a problem and the police they are taking a risk by walking or cycling to access presence needs to be maintained. school and other services in Tranent. Main priorities Main priorities • Better public transport for Elphinstone • Develop outdoor, natural areas for recreation • Policing & dealing with anti social behaviour • Improve & promote walking & cycling routes • Safer walking between Tranent & Elphinstone • Allotments and community gardens

To assist in partnership working we show below how the themes in this Community Action Plan relate to the main themes identified by East Lothian Community Plan

EAST LOTHIAN PARTNERSHIP SOA TRANENT & ELPHINSTONE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES ACTION PLAN THEMES & PRIORITIES Sustainable Economy • Local Economy & Heritage (Revitalise the High • A growing sustainable economy Street) • Cycle of poverty is broken • Public Services (improve public transport) • Adapting to climate change • Environment & Access (improve paths & cycleways; develop allotments) Safe & Vibrant communities • Public Services (policing and anti-social • East Lothian is an even safer place behaviour) • High quality natural environment • Environment & Access (develop natural outdoor • Quality sustainable housing play areas; improve & promote paths and cycle • Stronger, more resilient, supportive, routes; safer walking between Tranent & influential and inclusive communities Elphinstone) • Community & Youth facilities & activities Resilient People • Community & Youth facilities & activities • Young people are successful learners, (more youth activities; drop in community confident individuals, responsible citizens facility/cafe) • Children have the best start in life • Environment & Access(improve & promote paths • People lead healthier, more active & cycle routes) independent lives • Sport & Recreation 10 ACTION

A guide to the first steps for action to be taken and who should be involved.

THEME 1: LOCAL ECONOMY & HERITAGE

PRIORITY REVITALISE THE HIGH STREET • Set up a Tranent Traders group to help take this forward • Encourage High Street businesses to improve their shop fronts • Develop and launch a “shop local” campaign • Look at opportunities for floral displays/hanging baskets • Explore the potential for a community run enterprise using empty premises Action by Businesses, East Lothian Council PRIORITY IMPROVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT & ROAD SAFETY • Implement the priority recommendations from the “Living Streets” High Street Audit carried out in March 2013 • Review further measures needed for parking and traffic management Action by East Lothian Council, Tenants & Residents Associations, Tranent & Elphinstone CC, PRIORITY COMMUNITY EVENTS • Continue to develop the Gala Festival Week • Continue to develop the Elphinstone Summer Fair • Organise a number of events throughout the year that encourage wider community participation. Suggestions include: - Community sports day - Baking & produce show - Farmers market - Car boot sale Action by Gala committee, Elphinstone Community group, Tranent and District Community Sports clubs, schools, local businesses PRIORITY DEVELOP & DISPLAY HERITAGE INFORMATION • Support & promote the Muirpark Tenants & Residents Heritage Park project - “A Place of Great Importance” • Organise an “air and share” event for everyone to share their interests in local history, digitising photographs etc • Develop a project for volunteers, schools & young people to research the heritage of Tranent and record the information • Create a heritage display or leaflet using research information and photographs Action by Muirpark TRA, Tranent History Society, Schools, Recharge

EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund:

• Bunting for the Gala Festival Week • Radio Saltire signage & promotion project • Community portable sound system 11 ACTION

THEME 2: SPORTS AND RECREATION PRIORITY PLAY AREAS – INDOOR AND OUTDOOR • Continue to fundraise for a new soft play facility in the Loch Centre • Enjoy Leisure to implement & maintain soft play facility • Explore possibility of improving play facilities in north side of Tranent, around Sanderson’s Wynd area Action by Moyra McNeil Group, Enjoy Leisure, Community Council, Tenants & Residents Associations PRIORITY SKATEBOARD/BIKE PARK • Establish a group to take this forward • Visit other facilities to find out what is possible • Establish the best location for this to happen • Secure funding for design and development Action by Young people, Recharge, support from Community Council, East Lothian Council PRIORITY IMPROVE FACILITIES AT POLSON PARK • Re-establish Friends of Polson Park • Refurbish changing rooms/pavilion • Improve tennis courts • Continue to develop plans and improvements at Polson Park Action by Tranent & District Community Sports Club, East Lothian Council PRIORITY BETTER ACCESS TO SPORTS CENTRES AND SCHOOLS • Liaise with management at Enjoy Leisure to explore potential to introduce more accessible charges for families and children • Continue to negotiate for more affordable use of community schools • Develop cricket facilities at Meadowmill Sports Centre Action by Enjoy Leisure, East Lothian Council, Tranent & District Community Sports Club, Tranent Cricket Club

EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund:

• Soft Play equipment • Meadowmill Cricket ground maintenance equipment • Tranent Sporting Memories project 12

THEME 3: COMMUNITY / YOUTH FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

PRIORITY DEVELOP THE FRASER CENTRE • Develop the Fraser Centre Cinema and community facilities in line with the feasibility study conducted in May 2013 • Continue to develop and expand the current events on offer • Promote community use Action by Fraser Centre Trust, Community Enterprise PRIORITY MORE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE • Build on success of Recharge Youth Facility – develop more activities • Secure more permanent funding and facilities/premises for Recharge • Support efforts of other groups and organisations to offer activities for children and teenagers Action by Recharge Youth Facility, East Lothian Council PRIORITY A COMMUNITY CENTRE/COMMUNITY HUB FOR TRANENT • A separate facility is required and can be enhanced by working in conjunction with the Fraser Centre and Recharge • Set up a “Community Centre Action Group” to take this forward • Look into community ownership or lease of suitable empty property in Tranent Action by Community Centre Action Group, Fraser Centre Trust, Recharge, East Lothian Council PRIORITY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES IN ELPHINSTONE • Set up an Elphinstone Community Group to run the Centre, activities and events • Seek support from East Lothian Council to run more classes and activities in Elphinstone Community Centre • Refurbish Elphinstone Miners Welfare Club and encourage more community use • Promote both facilities to increase use Action by Elphinstone Miners Welfare Association, East Lothian Council

EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund:

• Fraser Centre improved entrance • Recharge Centre drop in night • St Martin’s Guitar Group • Refurbishment of Elphinstone Miners Welfare Club • Equipment for Elphinstone Playgroup 13 ACTION

THEME 4: ENVIRONMENT & ACCESS

PRIORITY DEVELOP OUTDOOR, NATURAL AREAS TO ENCOURAGE WILDLIFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION • Establish an Environment & Paths Group to take this forward • Identify suitable areas – e.g. behind Windygoul Primary, opposite Elphinstone Primary • Visit other projects for ideas • Commission a feasibility study for identified areas • Raise funds & implement project Action by East Lothian Council Rangers Service, primary schools, Parent Councils, community volunteers, Environment & Paths Group PRIORITY IMPROVE & PROMOTE WALKING & CYCLING ROUTES • Organise community clear up of core path 268 (Station path), leading from Tranent to Elphinstone • Continue community natural planting initiatives along existing footpaths • Enhance entrance to core path network off Elphinstone Road • Update and reprint East Lothian Council Tranent Paths Leaflet Action by East Lothian Council Rangers Service, community volunteers, schools PRIORITY SAFER WALKING BETWEEN TRANENT AND ELPHINSTONE • Improvements required to lighting, pavements and traffic speed • Extend the Elphinstone footpath by 100metres to reach the playing field safely • Consideration of widening of existing footpath to include dedicated cycle lane Action by Tranent & Elphinstone CC, East Lothian Council PRIORITY ALLOTMENTS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS • Continue to develop and promote allotments at Muirpark/ Steading View • Better lighting from Steading View to allotments • Consider other areas for small allotments or community gardens Action by Muirpark/Steading View Tenants and Residents Association, East Lothian Council

THEME 5: PUBLIC SERVICES

PRIORITY BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR ELPHINSTONE • Try to get a more frequent bus service to/from Elphinstone • Try to get a school bus service for Elphinstone children Action by Tranent and Elphinstone CC, Ross High School. East Lothian Council PRIORITY POLICING & DEALING WITH ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR • Police to continue liaison with Community Council, schools, Recharge • Promote and encourage community attendance at Community & Police Partnership meetings • Work with Community Police and Wardens to deal with concerns over anti social behaviour Action by Tranent & Elphinstone CC, Police Scotland, Recharge, East Lothian Council Community Wardens 14 MAKING IT HAPPEN

This Action Plan is for the whole community and we hope that the whole community will get involved in making it happen. RTNERSHIP LVE PA S NVO D! AN I D G Working in IN S T As a practical U T partnership is essential if we P E way of getting things P G are to make progress. We have O done and involving more excellent support from East Lothian R T people we will set up some Council, both at an Officer and Councillor “action working groups” to tackle level and we will continue to develop specific priorities in the Plan. If you partnership working. In particular, we will are interested in anything in the ensure that Tranent & Elphinstone has a strong Action Plan – maybe improved play voice in the Area Partnership for the Fa’side Ward areas, getting more events going, through representation from the Community or cleaning up the paths – Council, Tenants and Residents Associations, this is a great way to get and Parent Councils. This Action Plan will THE ACTION ensure that the communities’ vision ES PL involved. AK AN T and priorities for the next 5 years O Initially the Tranent FO are clearly represented and H R W & Elphinstone Community W articulated. A Futures Steering Group will take R D on the co-ordinating role for the Action ? Plan and will consider if there is a need for a new organisation to be set up as an umbrella for the different action groups. This might be a community development trust, which could employ staff, own land or property, and raise funding for projects.

The Action Plan will be kept under review by the Steering Group, the Community Council and other groups. We plan to hold an annual “community forum” for all community groups and volunteers to come together and share their CH AND GET IN progress. N TOU VOLV ET I ED! G u are If yo interested in ge entioned in the Actio tting ups m n Plan in gro , ple volv ase ed in tranentinfo@gmail. co any com ntac of the projects or t us ails: on eith ing em inf er of the follow o@e lphin stonevillage.org.uk TRANENT & ELPHINSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN 2014 - 2019

This Community Action Plan The Plan is for the whole community sets out the priorities for the and is jointly owned by all the development of Tranent & organisations and individuals that Elphinstone over the next 5 years took part in its preparation. We will as determined by the community be working together to ensure its through a process of extensive implementation over the next 5 years. community engagement carried out over a four month period in 2013. Thanks to all those who took their time to share their views and take part, The Plan contains to all who gave their time voluntarily • a summary of our Community Profile to participate in the Steering Group, • our main likes and dislikes as to the Small Town and Rural identified in our Community Views Development Group for their Survey guidance and support, and to the • Our Vision Statement for the future Coalfields Regeneration Trust for of Tranent & Elphinstone • The main themes and priorities for funding the work and providing the action participatory budget which has • Information on how you can stay in allowed us to start developing some of touch and get involved. our priority projects.

We are grateful for funding from East Lothian Council for the printing of this Action Plan and for their ongoing support in taking it forward.

For more information on the Coalfields Community Futures Programme contact: Coalfields Regeneration Trust or the Small Town and Rural Development Group

www.coalfields-regen.org.uk www.stardevelopmentgroup.org